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Athletes from the Judo team Berlin are pictured as they arrive for the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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4 of 46 © 2024 Chiara Dazi

Viewrs listen to the band Mendecino perform on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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People arrive during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes cheer during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Young athletes of athletics and volleyball respectively, kiss during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The Band Mendecino performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The Band Mendecino performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes pose for a group picture in front of the Olympic flame during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022

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Athletes cheer during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadion in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022. Berlin Germany

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Young athletes of athletics and volleyball respectively, kiss during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes hug during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes dance during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes dance during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadion in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022. Berlin Germany

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Athletes dance in a conga line during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes dance during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes dance during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Former German speed skater Franziska Schenk speaks during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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German Actor Sebastian Urbanski speaks during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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German Actor Sebastian Urbanski speaks during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Former German speed skater Franziska Schenk speaks during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Special Olympics Germany's President Christiane Krajewski speaks during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Former German speed skater Franziska Schenk (L) and German Actor Sebastian Urbanski speak during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Indonesian singer Claudia Emmanuela Santoso performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Gitarrist Uwe Bossert performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Artists perform during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Artists perform during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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French artists group Remue Menage performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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French artists group Remue Menage performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The Berlin band MiA performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The Berlin band MiA performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The Berlin band MiA performs on stage during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The start of the rally is announced on screen during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes arrive carrying the name of their state or country during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes arrive carrying the name of their state or country during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes arrive carrying the name of their state or country during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes arrive carrying the name of their state or country during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes arrive carrying the name of their state or country during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The flag of the Special Olympics Germany 2022 is issued during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The flag of the Special Olympics Germany 2022 is issued during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes arrive carrying the flame during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Athletes watch the fireworks during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022. 

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Athletes arrive carrying the flame during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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The flame burns to kick the start of the Special Olympics Germany 2022 during the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

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Confetti are seen on the ground at the end of the opening celebration of the Special Olympics 2022 in the An der Alten Foersterei stadium in Berlin, eastern Germany, on June 19, 2022.

Public Story
Special Olympics Germany - Opening Celebration in Berlin
Copyright Chiara Dazi 2024
Date of Work Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
Updated Jun 2022
Location Berlin, Germany
Topics Athletes, Disability, Event, Special Olympics, Sport

Chiara Dazi Fotografie

Chiara Dazi is an Italian documentary photographer with a passion for sports, traditions and the East.
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